Osteopathy for Seniors

As people age, they lose muscle mass and strength, cartilage and fluid in the joints, stiffness, thinner and weaker bones, and nerves that transmit messages more slowly, which may cause numbness, tingling, and nerve pain. 

Seniors often may suffer from fatigue, worry, and stress.

​Getting older has its challenges. It’s essential to be positive, do what you can to stay active and well, maintain health and mobility, and manage pain naturally. Osteopathy offers an ideal approach to aging with its combination of skilled hands-on work and advice.

How may Osteopaths assist with difficulties related to aging?

  • They listen to you and may ask questions about your problems, old injuries, and medical history.
  • They examine your body and how it moves. This includes examining your walking and determining how joints such as your hips, shoulders, and neck move.
  • They use skilled and gentle hands-on techniques to reduce muscle tension, improve the flow of blood and lymph, and relax and settle down the nervous system. Treatments may assist with sleeping, anxiety and stress.  
  • They gently mobilize joints and balance the ligaments to improve flexibility and reduce tenderness.
  • By helping manage long-standing joint problems such as knees and hips.
  • By giving practical advice on how to manage pain in everyday life and to change old habits if needed.
  • By teaching specific exercises to improve strength and balance.

Osteopaths may help Seniors with:

  • Poor balance and problems with walking. 
  • Joint stiffness
  • Sciatica 
  • Neck and upper back pain and restriction.
  • Headaches and migraines.
  • Back and neck pain
  • Hip and knee discomfort
  • Osteo or wear and tear arthritis.
  • Pain in hands, feet, shoulders and knees.
  • Sluggish circulation and fluid retention
  • Osteoporosis 
  • Constipation.
For all inquiries and appointments related to osteopathy, ​please do not ​hesitate to get in touch.